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Peugeot 208 vs Citroen C3 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 208 or Citroen C3 Aircross?

Peugeot 208 vs Citroen C3 Aircross: Key differences

Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 32 km more than the Citroen C3 Aircross.

C3 Aircross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 offers barely more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 208 is noticeably faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers somewhat more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is somewhat lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 147 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 437 L more than the Peugeot 208.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries barely more – 462 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Reviews Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,000 - 35,200 £
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Electric Range
303 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,055 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Height
1,640 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,118 - 1,163 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
380 - 430 kg
Payload
407 - 462 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Peugeot 208?

The Peugeot 208 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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